Mcnamara is planting 2,000 acres of the drought-tolerant corn, and he's selling a lot of it, too.

“I don't know one grower that’s been farming for any amount of time that doesn't want more moisture at some point in the growing season,” he said.

The drought-tolerant corn requires 20 percent less water to grow. It’s genetically altered with proteins found in decomposing soil organic matter.

“It can take off water reserves from other places within the plant in an effort to keep that process going,” Mcnamara said. “This minimizes a lot of risk, makes the corn plant more efficient and also maintains its productivity.”

The drought-tolerant corn comes at a time of need. It’s been dry since 2012, but this year, farmers will use the seed as a tool to produce a proven yield.

“If we can maintain production levels to meet that demand, that will help minimize any cost from a grocery standpoint,” Mcnamara said.

The drought-tolerant corn is sold all over the country. It comes at a slightly higher cost. Mcnamara said it runs about $10 more per acre.